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'Not dead but ... not OK.' As fentanyl kills fewer people, survivors need help
About 30,000 fewer Americans die each year from street drugs. Survivors in one of the most drug-scarred cities say their ...
Philly's street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that's an ingredient in plastic
As much as half of the fentanyl sold on Philly's streets contains an industrial chemical used in plastics manufacturing. That ...
Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly's opioid epidemic: Four essential reads
In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That's been the case each year ...
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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
That’s because xylazine, an animal tranquilizer with no FDA-approved use in humans, is now pervasive in Philadelphia’s street fentanyl supply. Forensic testing has revealed xylazine’s presence in over ...
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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
That’s because xylazine, an animal tranquilizer with no FDA-approved use in humans, is now pervasive in Philadelphia’s street fentanyl supply. Forensic testing has revealed xylazine’s ...
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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
Environment: Living on the street with very limited access to showers, bathrooms or nutritious meals is a reality for many people using xylazine-adulterated fentanyl in Philadelphia. It is very ...